The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 18,000
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue (16 - 17) Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
€ 25,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue (16 - 17)
70.1
80.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue (16 - 17)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.09 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
GD/GDH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
133 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
121 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
20.93 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
712 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
621 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
100.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft